Amy VanLiew
Best Ever Cauliflower Stuffing
This low-carb cauliflower stuffing I found proves that you don’t necessarily need bread to make an amazing stuffing. Your guests will get loads of veggies too! INGREDIENTS 1 large head Cauliflower (cut into small florets) 1 large Onion (sliced) 1/4 cup Celery (chopped thinly) 2 cloves Garlic (minced) 1/4 cup Olive oil (can also use…
Healthier Apple Crisp
Recipe From:Â Detoxinista.com Serves 6-8 Ingredients: Filling: 2 pounds apples, cored and sliced 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (make sure it’s pure and if you can find grade b it may have more nutrients) 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon sea salt TOPPING OPTIONSÂ Almond Flour…
Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes
I love sweet potatoes but the traditional Thanksgiving ones with all the brown sugar and marshmallows will send your blood sugar into a unnecessary spike. I’ve been using the recipe that I got from Alton Brown (foodnetwork.com) for years and everyone loves it and doesn’t miss the added sugar. Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled…
Healthier Cranberry Sauce (no white sugar added)
A homemade alternative to store bought cranberry sauce with delicious hints of orange to complement the flavor! Author: Wellness Mama Serves: 8 Ingredients 2 bags of fresh cranberries (they are usually 12 ounce bags) 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup of applesauce (no sugar added) 1/2 cup of water juice and zest of one orange…
Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
Prep time – 10 m Cook time – 30 m Ready In – 40 m Recipe : allrecipes.com This is a delicious and easy salad which takes little time and is a great meatless main course. It uses beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts and baby greens. For a main dish salad, add chicken. Feel free…
One Pan Autumn Chicken Dinner (from Cooking Classy)
This is an easy to make dinner that’s full of healthy ingredients! Servings: 5 servings Ingredients: 5 (6 – 7 oz) bone-in, skin on chicken thighs 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp) 1 Tbsp each minced fresh thyme, sage and rosemary Salt and freshly…
Winter Squash Chili (loaded with Potassium)
This chili is loaded with high potassium foods which will help prevent muscle cramps while exercising. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1Â medium red onion, chopped 2Â red bell peppers, chopped Winter squash (1 butternut squash or 2 acorn squash or 1 small pumpkin) peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes (you can also buy these already cut…
Chicken Tortilla Soup
We love tortilla soup but it can be full of carbs if you aren’t careful. This one is loaded with veggies for an extra boost of vitamins and fiber.  I do serve it with warm or even baked whole grain for some extra flavor.  Oh and a margarita is a nice treat. Enjoy Yield 6…
EVL’s Minestrone Soup (Amy Approved!)
I’m always trying to find ways to eat more veggies and my husband is trying to make things taste good. He took this Giada recipe and made it “Amy Approved” by adding lots of veggies. It’s so yummy, satisfying and great with some crusty bread (wheat is my choice) and a nice glass of red…
7 Things That Could be Affecting Your Balance Over 50
Remember back when you saw a toddler learning to walk for the first time. It’s quite a process of tumbles and falls trying to gain the balance to be able to move freely. Once they have it and can balance their body, watch out because they are on the move! The importance of balance doesn’t…